A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3362203 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3363586 epoch_slot_no: 15586 block_no: 3362046 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2477 time: 2019-11-11 12:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3b3d1a94f60bc3155a37b76b32f855566dbf84e005222caf86bf2f968a74f29aBlock Operator
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